Charred Beef Kebab with Tahini & Hummus
Seasoned ground beef molded onto skewers and seared until charred edges, served with tahini drizzle and a dollop of hummus. Fast, smoky, and deeply satisfying—no grill required.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground beef
- ½ cup hummus
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 1 whole lemon (juiced)
- 1.5 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
Instructions
- 1
Mix ground beef with cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and minced garlic in a bowl until just combined.
- 2
Divide beef into 4 portions. Mold each tightly around a metal skewer, creating a 5-inch log shape.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 60 seconds.
- 4
Sear kebabs without moving them until deeply charred on one side, 3 minutes. Flip and sear the other side until cooked through, 3 minutes more.
- 5
Stir tahini with lemon juice and 2 tbsp water until pourable. Drizzle over kebabs.
- 6
Serve kebabs with hummus on the side, lemon wedges, and fresh parsley.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- 4 metal skewers (8-10 inches)
- 12-inch skillet or frying pan
- tongs or spatula
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